The Breaking Point That Built Me
Professional success came with its own rewards, but
the battles I fought behind closed doors were far
more defining. Behind the smiles I wore in public
were bruises no one could see – words that cut,
silence that punished, a version of love that made
me shrink smaller by the day. My first marriage had
unraveled, revealing layers of abuse that I had been
too afraid to name.
Later, into my second marriage, infertility weighed
heavily on my heart, and self-doubt became a
relentless companion. Month after month I sat on
the bathroom floor, the test in my hand stark and
cruel. Hope had whispered, but once again, reality
answered differently. I didn’t cry – just stared.
Hollow. Still. Wondering if something inside me was
broken beyond repair.
There is a moment in every woman’s life when she
stands at the edge of everything she thought she
knew—when she must decide whether to stay in the
darkness or step into the unknown. It didn’t feel
brave. It felt like walking barefoot over glass,
bleeding with every step. But somewhere deep
inside, a whisper remained: This isn’t the end of
your story. So, I stepped forward. I chose to rebuild
myself, piece by piece, not as the woman I had once
been, but as the woman I was meant to become.
That rebirth gave me a new mission—not just to
lead, but to inspire. To show others that even when
life feels insurmountable, there is always a way
forward.
Discovering Purpose in Leadership
After two decades in the public sector, I
transitioned into the private sector,
stepping into a leadership role at a small
start-up company. It was there that I
witnessed something powerful—how
organizational culture directly influences
success, employee retention, and morale.
It became clear to me that workplaces,
much like communities, thrive when they
foster belonging, trust, and purpose, and I
wanted others to experience the same
thing. After 18 months, I took a leap into
entrepreneurship, launching my career as
a business and leadership coach—a path
that allowed me to merge my experiences,
insights, and passion for helping others;
individuals, companies, and communities,
build their own resilience.